Video: Richard Ashcroft's "Are You Ready"

Richard Ashcroft is back with a new band called the United Nations of Sound. The first video from their upcoming album is "Are You Ready", which holds onto a UN theme as it features different languages scrolling across the screen as Richard looks like he's preparing for a fight. Or a revolution.

Musically, it has a classic rock sound, which I love. However, I don't think it is as strong as Richard's finest solo work, 2000's "A Song For The Lovers", or even The Verve's arguably last hit single, 2008's "Love is Noise". Honestly, I think this song is a grower, and if the rest of the upcoming album, Redemption is as strong (or stronger) than "Are You Ready", the album will definitely be one to look out for in March 2010.

Check it out for yourself:

Richard Ashcroft | Are You Ready? - Watch more Music Videos at Vodpod.

Richard Ashcroft's Official site

Pretty Green Launch Party

Richard Ashcroft and Liam Gallagher

On Saturday, 7 November, Liam Gallagher hosted the official launch party of his clothing line, Pretty Green, in London. Guests included The Prodigy, Richard Ashcroft, Kasabian, Heidi Range (from Sugababes), TV presenter Dave Berry, and of course Liam's wife, Nicole Appleton.



Keith Flint (The Prodigy) and Liam


Kasabian


Keith Flint and Maxim (The Prodigy)


More images at the source: prettygreen.com